Ten machines, 30 personnel deployed to reopen Krishnabhir road as festive season deadline approaches
Summary
Ten machines and 30 personnel are working day and night to reopen the blocked Krishnabhir section of the Prithvi Highway before the festive season. The road was damaged by Trishuli River erosion and flooding, disrupting supplies to Kathmandu Valley and forcing traffic onto alternate routes.
Key Points
- The government has deployed 10 machines and 30 personnel to reopen the Krishnabhir section of the Prithvi Highway in Dhading.
- The road has been blocked since August 30 after erosion by the Trishuli River caused subsidence and collapse.
- A new 250-metre track is being cut through the hillside based on a geotechnical assessment, with floodlights enabling night work.
- The disruption has affected transport of essential goods to Kathmandu Valley, including liquefied petroleum gas.
